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A high school senior's medical training turned a Friday night football game into a life-saving moment when she performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking child. The city of St. Marys honored Alaina Ruvoldt with its rare Community Hero Award.
When Kenny Tulloch's family member started choking on taffy during a road trip, his 24 years of Red Cross training turned a terrifying moment into a lifesaving success. Now he's urging everyone to learn basic first aid skills that could one day save someone they love.
The former first lady performed the Heimlich maneuver for the first time during a dinner out, successfully dislodging food from her friend's throat. She shared the story on her podcast, gently teasing the younger diners who froze during the emergency.
A second grader in Rhode Island jumped into action when he saw his classmate choking on an apple slice, performing the Heimlich maneuver he'd learned in kindergarten. The quick-thinking hero dislodged the food and saved his friend's life.
A second grader jumped into action when a classmate started choking at lunch, using the Heimlich maneuver he learned from a safety video. His quick thinking saved a life and earned him special recognition from local first responders.
A middle school English teacher in Georgia sprang into action when a seventh grader started choking on his lunch, using skills she learned years ago at a daycare job. The quick response turned a potential tragedy into a story of gratitude and connection.
